Hi Dawn,

I tore my ACL three years ago in a sports injury and all my doctors
told me i needed surgery. I didn't get it and i have been fine,
very active and felt as good as it ever way....Until another sports
injury a month ago. Now i need surgery but my point it, not
everyone needs surgery and it's up to how your pain and recovery
is. I was back on my feet without crutches both times within a
week. Get your MRI results and a second and even third opinion then
decide.

I also hear that after surgery you are on your feet within a week.
But still in rehab. I think you will be fine with all your kids
even if you do get surgery.

~Elaine


--- In kneesurgeryforum@yahoogroups.com, Pam and Corey - PrairieDawn
<prairiedawnc@...> wrote:
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> Hi Dawn
>
> Until you have the MRI, diagnosis, and some idea of
> the type of surgery you may need, I don't think you
> can decide for or against surgery. Some rehab is
> quick, others are very drawn out and painful. Go get
> the MRI and go from there.
>
> ...Pam
>
> --- dbactts2004 <dbactts2004@...> wrote:
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> > I am NEW to this group. My Name is Dawn. I have
> > been out of work for
> > a month due to knee problems. I am going for a MRI
> > today. The DR said
> > if he see's any type of tear he is going to do
> > surgery. I have 5
> > children to care for, should I refuse the surgery? I
> > am nervous that I
> > won't be able to do things for them if I get the
> > surgery.
> > Dawn
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
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